WHO’S ELIGIBLE

The “You Will Be Found” College Essay Challenge is open to all 11^th and 12th grade students attending a public, private, and charter high school or homeschool equivalent in the United States and American Territories during the 2021-2022 academic year. Challenge open to US residents only. Presented in partnership with the Broadway and National Tour productions of Dear Evan Hansen, the program recognizes excellence in storytelling and promotes student engagement with the production.

ASSIGNMENT

Dear Evan Hansen, at its core, is a story about connection. The theme for the 2021-2022 academic year will be announced shortly.

College application-style essay submissions (no more than 650 words) should be specific, have a clear narrative arc, and adhere to the theatre of the challenge.

ABOUT

Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary Broadway phenomenon. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. “You Will Be Found” is the Act One-closing anthem written by composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. To learn more about Dear Evan Hansen, please visit www.dearevanhansen.com.

DEADLINE

To be announced

SELECTION PROCESS

The judges will evaluate entries for originality, quality of the writing, narrative, clarity, grammar, and spelling.

JUDGES

Entries will be read and evaluated by a judging panel comprised of college-essay coaching, creative writing, and theatrical professionals.

This year’s judges to be announced.

PRIZE

To be announced

LEARN MORE

The Broadway Education Alliance and Gotham Writers are presenting the “You Will Be Found” Challenge to recognize excellence in storytelling and promote student engagement with Broadway.

For more information on the sponsors, visit: The Broadway Education Alliance and  Gotham Writers Workshop

QUESTIONS

If you have a question about the program, please contact Susan Lee, slee@leoninebrands.com.